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Boston WCT·Round of 16·ATP·Hard
4-66-26-1
John Newcombe wins
Phil Dent AUS
Aug 8, 1971 Best of 3 Career head-to-head Tournament draw

Match facts

Boston WCT 1971
PlayersAt the time of the match
John NewcombePhil Dent
Rank at event--
Ranking points--
Seed#1-
CountryAUSAUS
Age2721
PlaysRightRight
Height183 cm183 cm
1971 season63 - 1929 - 34
Hard record145 - 59 (71.1%)84 - 79 (51.5%)
Career record569 - 228 (71.4%)423 - 353 (54.5%)
Head-to-head10 meetings
8John Newcombe
vs
2Phil Dent
1978-06-26 · Wimbledon · Grass
John Newcombe6-11-66-46-4Round of 32Phil Dent
1977-10-17 · Sydney Indoor · Hard
Phil Dent7-67-5Round of 16John Newcombe
1974-12-16 · Sydney Outdoor · Grass
Phil Dent6-46-4QuarterfinalJohn Newcombe
1973-11-11 · Sydney Indoor · Hard
John Newcombe6-36-4SemifinalPhil Dent
1973-06-17 · Queen's Club · Grass
John Newcombe8-66-4Round of 32Phil Dent
1972-11-13 · Rotterdam WCT · Carpet
John Newcombe6-36-3Round of 16Phil Dent